Rhapsody in Blue (1945)

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George Gershwin is a driven composer whose need to succeed destroys his relationship with singer Julie Adams and socialite Christine Gilbert.

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Awards

Nominated for 2 Oscars.

Another 1 nomination.

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31 December 2005 | Dave-137
7
| Great Music
This film presents many Gershwin tunes in great fashion with several great settings and great production numbers. Yes, it's unfortunate that the story line is so heavily fictionalized and even misleading. But, the sets are honest to the periods covered, several sequences are very tastefully done and fun, the show excerpts are good, and did I mention the music? As several other commentators have indicated, the music is faithfully recreated in long segments that bring you much or all of the tune.

If you come to this film to hear some wonderful Gershwin performed by some great artists staged with a lot of character and splash (my favorite set is Hazel Scott's Paris show), you won't be disappointed. The story line is simply a convenient string to tie together the thread of music.

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Did You Know?

Trivia

Anne Brown, although she is only credited with playing Bess in the "Summertime" number from 'Porgy and Bess' (a role which she created in the original Broadway production in 1935), also dubs the singing voice of the actress playing Vi in the 'Blue Monday' sequence (albeit uncredited).

Quotes

Ira Gershwin: Mr. Music.
George Gershwin: Mr. Words.

Goofs

The aria, "Summertime", from "Porgy and Bess", is performed first by the character Clara, and later, in a tragic scene, by Bess. But not only by Bess, as the film seems to depict. The film also gives the impression that the first verse is performed by chorus, which is not the case. The chorus only hums an accompaniment.

Soundtracks

Summertime
(uncredited)
Music by George Gershwin
Lyrics by DuBose Heyward
Sung by Anne Brown and Chorus

Storyline

Plot Summary

Genres

Biography | Drama | Musical | Romance

Details

Release Date:

22 September 1945

Language

English

Country of Origin

USA

Filming Locations

Warner Brothers Burbank Studios - 4000 Warner Boulevard, Burbank, California, USA

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